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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.71, 3,567.41 and 919.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.71, 3,567.41 and 919.96 is: 1,379.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.71 : 3,567.41 = 919.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.71/3,567.41 = 919.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.71x = 3,567.41 × 919.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.71x = 3,281,864.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,281,864.44/2,379.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.10

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